Information for cyclists:Data required for depicting bicycle paths was provided by the Kerékpáros Miskolc Egyesület (Miskolc Cycling Association).The detailed and up-to-date map of the town’s bicycle traffic network is avail-able at kerekparosmiskolc.net/miskolcterkep.html. You can read about the cycling facilities of the town at kerekparosmiskolc.net/uton-bringaval/kerekparos-infrastruktura-miskolcon/.

Some useful advice before cycling: Visibility is important!As regards cycling, being non-visible is one of the most important source of danger. Cyclist visibility can be assured with active and passive elements of visibility. Active elements of visibility emit light and passive ones reflect light. The use of passive elements does not replace a bicycle lamp!It is always important to use a white (or cadmium yellow) front light and a red rear light! The colour of the light informs the driver of the other vehicle about our direction. Reverse use of colours may confuse other participants in traffic and is dangerous!Some further important instructions regarding the use of lamps:• on the front side, the lamp can be mounted to the handlebar or the fork or to the

fender if its design allows that. The light beam should in any case turn together with the turning bicycle, and the lamps may be mounted to the rider as well.

• attention should be paid to the fact that packs, handlebar bags, rear bags do not get in front of the lamp or get into the way of the light beam!

• if there is a trailer attached to the bicycle, it also has to be equipped with 1 red lamp as well.

• with the exception of dynamo systems, front and rear lamps do not have to be connected to the same switch any more.

• it is obligatory to equip the bicycle with 2 side reflectors (spoke reflectors). These may be replaced with white bicycle rim reflection paster or bike tires with reflective strips if they meet international requirements.

• It is obligatory to wear visibility vests outside residential areas or in case of reduced visibility.

For cycling, it is advisable to wear vividly coloured clothing and to choose clothes with good quality light reflection features. Cyclists applying contrast on purpose have a very interesting and good clothing strategy. They wear dark clothing el-ements on purpose, and combine them with bright and light-reflecting elements over large areas, e.g. black cycling dress with a neon yellow backpack.

Padlocking instructionsProtection does not start with padlocking but with the purchase of the bicycle: it is worth noting down or shooting the serial number (frame ID number) that is to be found on the bottom bracket (i.e. on the bottom of the frame, between the pedals, and can be seen if the bike is turned upside down). The standard number always begins with “EN” and is 5 digits long.If we take a piece of paper with our name on it and hide it somewhere inside the bicycle, it will prove the ownership in case the bike is stolen and than found again.Never ever put down your bike unthinkingly! Empty side streets are as risky as out-of-the-way bicycle parking places. The larger the traffic is where the bike is left, the better. It is even better if it is observed by a surveillance camera.The bicycle should always be padlocked to something, and never to itself. Best is the “U” rack or perhaps the “P” rack, to which bikes can be fastened well.Securing the front wheel is not enough, especially in case of a quick-release bike wheel! The bike can be easily stolen in this case, and only the locked down front wheel is left behind.The basic principle is to secure both the rear wheel and the frame to an object (optimal would be a bicycle rack)!Transporting bicyclesBicycles can be transported on the Dorottya Street – Garadna section of the Lillafüred State Forest Train, upon buying a ticket.

The Avas MountainThe appearance of a hayduck holding a bunch of grapes in the coat of arms of 1694 indicates the importance of grapes and wine. Thereafter the bunch of grapes appeared continuously in later coat of arms and seals, and can be seen today in the official coat of arms of Miskolc as well.According to historic notes, several special grape varieties were cultivated in the Avas vineyard, such as „ …Báta, Furmint, Feuille de Tilleul, Demjén, White Gohér. Besides these, Dinka, Kadarka, Kevés Polyhos and black varieties such as Black Gohér, Bulleye Black, Purcsin and Izabella are also cultivated here. ... Beyond common table wines, Samorodni Máslás, 1, 2 and 3 Puttonyos Aszú, Common or Rác Ürmös, Főtt Ürmös, Essentia and lastly, piquette...”The quality of local grapes and wine used to compete with that of the best ones. The wine cellars are still filled with wine from grapes grown on the Bükk Foothills and in Tokaj. The cultivated hill was called St. George Mountain, the word “Avas” appeared later in modern history sources only, with reference to the fact that this name had been used since the eldest times. This region used to be covered with forests of beech and oak and the word “avas” is ex-plained today with the meaning of “acorn yielding forest” or “forbidden forest”.

Monuments, places of interestAvas Calvinist Church and bell tower 1

This gothic church is the oldest building in the downtown of Miskolc. The small Romanesque church that used to stand here was built in the 13th century, and was later enlarged into a hall church during the reign of Louis I (Louis the Great), who had the Castle of Diósgyőr reconstructed as well. It is interesting that each of the frames of its 13 gothic windows have uniquely shaped rails. Refashioning of originally catholic church as pursuant to Calvinist rituals be-gan in 1563. The bell tower standing next to it was erected in 1557. The one story building erected on top of the barrel vaulted walls and covered with wooden shingles used to serve fire protection purposes.

Avas historic Calvinist cemeteryThe cemetery is a “history museum” where known public figures rest. Among them are PALÓCZY László (1783–1861) the liberal reformist, SZEMERE Bertalan (1812–1869) the prime minister of the Kossuth cabinet and LATABÁR Endre (1811–1873) theatre director and emblematic figure of the theatrical life at Miskolc.

Avas lookout tower 2The 72 metres high TV tower was built in 1963 with special reinforced concrete technology, and can be visited as a lookout tower.In good weather, even the Tatra ridge can be seen from the hexagonal look-out terrace. A wooden lookout tower erected to honour RÁKÓCZI Ferenc II used to stand in the near of today’s lookout tower, but it burned down in December 1956.

“ Papszer” Exhibition Building of the Ottó Herman Museum 3

The first school of the town used to be here. The museum was opened in 1899. The building has hosted not only permanent but occasional exhibi-tions since then. The Pannon Sea Museum is a new exhibition in the (Görgey Street building) Ottó Herman Museum, where the artifacts of 7 million years old petrified swamp cypresses of Ipolytarnóc may also be seen.

Catholic Church of Mindszent 4The roman catholic Baroque church erected in honour of St. Peter and Paul was build between 1728 and 1743.

Avas romance“The Avas is the jewel and most striking feature of the town, without which neither Miskolc nor life here would be thinkable. The ancient church, the old bell tower, the intimate cemetery behind and the cellar rows above with the wine brewing and maturing inside, not only enrich the profile of the town but add a special tangy flavour to its life. The Avas is the romance of the town.” Zsedényi Béla, 1929.

The Avas won a place in literature and visual arts thanks to its wine and cellar culture and the romance of the natural world on the hill rising in the middle of the town.Besides MÓRA Ferenc, the author MÓRICZ Zsig-mond, friend of MAR-JALAKI KISS Lajos, the archeologist-histor ian and researcher of Mi-skolc, also liked to come here. MÓRICZ regarded Miskolc as the “Hungari-an town with the greatest future” and he conceived the following utopian Mi-skolc idea: “If you stand above Miskolc, ... and look around in this beau-tiful region, one of the most beautiful panorama

lies in front of you. The Avas is the beautiful height for the future suburb with its hundreds of cellars, ... the most ideal fairy garden with great air will be built here within the shortest time.”

The cultic placeThe Avas did not use to be the scene of social life, but a cultic place as well.The medieval gothic Avas Calvinist Church rises on the north slope of the mountain, at the Great Avas area. A distinctive carillon is played in every 15 minutes in the bell tower standing next to it. Many notorious citizens of Miskolc rest in the historic Calvinist cemetery laying behind the church and the bell tower.

Where You can drink wine:Avas Mountain – Avas Wine Museum 2

Ideal for groups and especially for events.3525 Miskolc, Nagy-Avas Latabár sor 388.; + 36 30 928 8793

Aranykorona Restaurant - Hotel and Walking Cellar 3A place for wine tasting and family gatherings.3530 Miskolc, Kisavas Első sor 19-20.; +36 46 506-882; www.aranykorona.eu

Margit Cellar – Nagy Béla wine-dresser3530 Miskolc, Nagy-Avas, Alsó sor 735.; +36 30 3530 537

Downtown“Miskolc, Debrecen, Komárom; where the best bread always comes from” – says the old rhyme and it is not mistaken, as bread baked at Miskolc used to be famous throughout the country for centuries.

The main street of Miskolc, the Szechenyi Street, used to host bustling mar-kets. Merchants strived to sell their goods here and enjoyed the hospitality of the famous pubs and inns of Miskolc together with Slovak hauliers carrying timber and lime through the town. The three hole pretzel of Miskolc and the marketplace roast prepared on the spot were both famous, but aspic was also a popular dish in wintertime, even to the extent that there is a legend about it. According to the story, a frog was blinking in the aspic served to a haulier from Gömör, as it must have climbed into the dish stored in the cellar of the inn. Hence the aphorism: “He is blinking as the frog in the Miskolc aspic.”

The first coffee house and patisserie of the town was founded in 1829, and several other new confectioneries were opened afterwards in the 19th century. Present day’s Miskolc Tourinform Office 7 , the Miskolc Shop and Café are in the building of one of the famous confectioneries of the town. Guests can taste the double strong Miskolc coffee in the café, and can buy the Miskolcz Sausage as well.

Suggested restaurants:

Calypso Restaurant 8The Calypso Restaurant provides a pleasant atmosphere for company, family, friends and other events and gatherings.3530 Miskolc, Városház tér 7., Tel.: +36 46 324 616, www.calypsomiskolc.hu

Fapados “Wood bench” Bistro 9Fast food restaurant in the downtown of Miskolc, with unique style and homely cuisine.3525 Miskolc, Széchenyi u. 61., Tel.: +36 20 2442 323, www.fapadosbisztro.eu

Kortyolda “The Sipper” Restaurant 10The “Sip” is a blend of Tokaji wine, malt from the Hernád Valley and karst water of Miskolc and a specialty of the restaurant located on the bank of the Szinva stream and winner of many international beverage competitions.3525 Miskolc, Széchenyi István út 26., Tel.: + 36 46 783-635, www.kortyolda.hu

Öreg “Old” Miskolcz Hotel and Restaurant 12Cozy downtown restaurant.3525 Miskolc, Horváth Lajos u. 11., Tel.: +36 46 550 550, www.oregmiskolcz.hu

Drót “Wire” Bistro 13A novelty among the downtown restaurants of Miskolc. Our distinguished guests are welcomed with menus and a la carte dishes at our restaurant, where musical evenings are held on weekends.3529 Miskolc, Csabai kapu 6-8., Tel.: +36 46 555 102, www.cityhotelmiskolc.hu

Café du Boucher 14This catering establishment is bound to bring back the atmosphere of an authentic Belgian restaurant of the early 20th century.3530 Miskolc, Görgey utca 42., Tel.: +36 46 432 320, www.belgianbeercafe.com

Miskolc Bolt “Shop” & Miskolc Café 113530 Miskolc, Széchenyi u. 16., Tel.: +36 46 320 447, www.hellomiskolc.huUnique souvenirs and gastronomic specialties of high standard and typi-cal of Miskolc and its surroundings may be bought in the shop sharing the same room with the Tourinform Office. Coffee specialties, home pastry await guests at the Miskolc Café

Miskolc-GörömbölyThe Görömböly cellar row is a relic of the once flourishing wine region of the Bükk Foothills. The cellar row consisting of several rows of distinctive and unique wine cellar cottages that sit in multiple rows on the terraced Görömböly hillside is a special attraction. Grapes grown in the vineyards above the cellars provide real raw material for creating and developing local wine culture.

Dimenzió Winery Hetedhét Cellar 15Sacral drinks from a secret source. Cellar visit, wine tasting.3516 Miskolc-Görömböly, Pincesor 64., +36 30 990-7142www.dimenzioboraszat.hu

Nagy-Szögedi Cellar - Nagy Zsolt wine-dresser3516, Miskolc-Görömböly, pincesor 9.; +36 30 388 1591

MiskolctapolcaMiskolctapolca and its surroundings were already habited in prehistoric ages, archaeological artefacts from that age can be seen in the Ottó Herman Mu-seum. Tapolca has become an important health resort since the 18th century, in 1830, wealthy guests were already awaited with a covered bathhouse. Today’s Cave Bath is a bath resort of international fame, and with unique features it awaits visitors wishing to relax and heal.

Nowadays this is the popular holiday center of Miskolc City , which is visited by thousands of tourists during the whole year, especially because of the fa-mous Cave Bath. There are cosy hotels, apartment houses and restaurants in the park and its surroundings await the tourists. It is a popular place for summer evening concerts and family programmes.

Suggested restaurants at Miskolctapolca

Kemencés “The Furnace” Restaurant 16A restaurant famous for its homely cuisine.3519 Miskolc, Csabai u. 36., +36 46 562-215, www.tapolcafogado.hu

Hotel Fortuna 17A local restaurant with a homely and familiar atmosphere.3519 Miskolc, Csabai u.2., + 36 46 432-345, www.fortuna-hotel.hu

Bástya “Bastion” Wellness Hotel 18An event venue with homely and familiar atmosphere and with a wonderful panorama-terrace in summertime.3519 Miskolc, Miskolctapolcai út 1., +36 46 422 100, www.bastyawellnesshotel.hu

Diósgyőr“The village lies at the entrance to the valley with the castle of Maria, daughter of King Luis. It is of course only a ruin now. Its four towers are still there, but only in their half and mangled... writes Sándor Petőfi the famous Hungarian poet in his “Uti-levelek” (Journey Letters) in 1847.

Nowadays however, the Castle of Diósgyőr awaits guests as restored into its past glory, where the atmosphere of the 1380s welcomes visitors upon entering through the castle gate, and animators guide through every nook and cranny of the Castle. The largest medieval great hall of Central Europe is here, and wonderful wedding ceremonies may be held in the rebuilt chapel.

Várkert “Castle Garden” Boarding House 20Homely and familiar restaurant located at the foot of the Diósgyőr Castle. 3535 Miskolc Tapolcarét u 2/a, +36 532 247, www.diosgyorivarkert.hu

Miskolc-Szilvásvölgy: Baráthegyi Majorság 21The farmstead offers a wide variety of different dairy products made of goat’s milk, such as cheese, cheese spread, gomolya, cottage cheese – on every day of the year except January and February.3535 Miskolc, Ibolya u. 41., +36 30 760-38-11, www.barathegy.com

Market Hall on Búza tér (shop) – Vásárcsarnok

LillafüredThe “pearl of the Bükk Mountains” is a name worthy of one of the holiday resorts that has the most beautiful natural features in Hungary, lying on the east edge of the Bükk Mountains at an elevation of 350 metres next to the Hámori Lake. The 1.5 kilometres long and nine metres deep Hámori Lake was first mentioned in a charter of 1319, with its then name of “Feltó-halastó”. Present day’s lake was created by the damming of the Garadna and Szinva creeks; the design was one of the most serious engineering accomplishments of the 18-19th cen-turies. Its creation was required by the constant lack of water for the Hámori Iron Works. By the time FAZOLA Firgyes had put the new forge of Újmassa into operation, the damming was ready. Water from the lake was used to provide propulsion for the machines in the workshops located in front of the dam.

The Jewel of Lillafüred, the Palace Hotel was build between 1927 and 1930, according to the designs of LUX Kálmán and in neorenaissance style. The Ho-tel provided scene for famous films such as “Meseautó” and “Magyar vándor”.Beside the country’s highest waterfall , the guests can take a walk in the unique “ Anna sinter cave” which is located in the beautiful terraced gardens.Commemorating poetry Attila JÓZSEF, or the famous scientist Otto HER-MAN , but the terraces of music , sculptures are also await walkers.Lillafüred can be reached with the forest train as well, which provides a start-ing point for mountain hiking and bicycle tours.

Suggested restaurants:

Hotel Tókert Hotel & Reastaurant 22Lying on the bank of the Hámori Lake, it awaits its guests in a romantic at-mosphere and with a beautiful view onto the slopes of the Bükk Mountains3517 Miskolc-Lillafüred, Erzsébet sétány 3., +36 46 531-203www.hoteltokert.hu

Hunguest Hotel Palota 23The Mátyás (Matthew) Hall, as one of the jewels of the Palace Hotel with its special stained glass decoration, awaits distinguished guests with four-star services in a fabulous environment.3517 Miskolc-Lillafüred, Erzsébet sétány 1., +36 46 331-411www.hunguesthotels.hu

Creppy PalacsintaHáz étterem és BorkluB Pince 3530 miskolc, mélyvölgy u.tel.: +36 70 374 3671info@palacsintahaz.huwww.palacsintahaz.com

Ötcsillagos étel varázslatok, speciális receptek, melynél minden fogásnak van valami köze a palacsintához.

étlapunkon közel 80 féle sós és édes palacsintás ételkülönlegesség szerepel óriás méretben.1 5

„ A Dűlő abszolút te­ret adva a kistermelők – egyúttal a térség – javai nak, azt a célt tűz­te ki maga elé, hogy a magyar konyha alap­anyagaiban legyen meg­határozó karaktere a világ gasztrokultúrájá­nak, ne poros receptjei­ben…”

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3530 Miskolc, Görgey u 10. Tel.: +36 70 333 19 92

www.dulo.hu

3530 Miskolc, Kis­Avas Arnóti sor 115. Tel.: +36 70 365 9671, info@sandorzsolt.com, www.sandorzsolt.com

A Bükki Borvidék ismert borásza saját termelésű, vegyszermentes, azaz organikus szőlőből készít bort.

Pincéje a város szívében a történelmi Avas Kis­Avas részén található.Borkóstoló, előre egyeztetett időpontban a megadott elérhetőségeken.

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Gastronomic events in the town and in its surroundings:

• Görömböly Mulled Wine and Crackling Day (January)• Miskolc Aspic Carnival (February)• “Avas” Wine Festival (May, June)• Spritzer Festival during the Night of Museums (June)• Days of Herbs in Bükkszentkereszt (July)• Lecsó-Festival (August)• Avasi Gyöngyöző (Avas Fizz, August)• Miskolc Beer Festival (September)• Mushroom Days in Bükkszentkereszt (October)

www.hellomiskolc.hu

MISKOLC

Wine & GastroWith a bicycle map

TOURINFORM3530 Miskolc, Széchenyi u. 16.+ 36 46 350 425www.hellomiskolc.hu miskolc@tourinform.hu

TOURIST INFORMATION POINTLillafüredi Ökoturisztikai Központ3517 Miskolc-Lillafüred,Erzsébet sétány 2.lillafured@hellomiskolc.hu

Barlangfürdő3519 Miskolc, Pazár sétány 1.miskolctapolca@hellomiskolc.hu

IMpRessUMpublished by: MIDMAR Nonprofit Kft. Address: 3530 Miskolc, Széchenyi u . 16.Responsible publisher: Nagy Júliaedited by: Bodnár Krisztina,

Domán Zsófia, Rácz AdriennDesign: MIKOM Nonprofit Kft.Map: NYÍR-KARTA Bt.photos: Kupcsik Sarolta,

Avasi Cellarium, archives of advertisers.

Ózon Panzió 3517 miskolc - lillafüred, erzsébet sétány 19.tel.: +36 46 532 594,

+36 70 325 0898info@ozon-panzio.huwww.ozon-panzio.hu

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a Végállomás Bistorant kínálatát. 3534 Miskolc, Dorottya u. 1.

Tel.: +36 46 402 952, +30 20 228 0366www.vegallomasetterem.hu

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12 The Old Miskolcz Hotel and Restaurant13 Drót “Wire” Bistro 14 Café du Boucher Restaurant15 Dimenzió Winery Hetedhét Cellar16 Kemencés “The Furnace” Restaurant17 Hotel Fortuna18 Bástya “Bastion” Wellness Hotel19 Végállomás “Terminal” Bistorant20 Várkert “Castle Garden” Boarding House 21 Baráthegyi Majorság

(Friar’s Hill Farmstead)22 Hotel Tókert & Restaurant23 Hunguest Hotel Palota24 Ózon Boarding House

5 Bobsledge 6 Adventure-park 7 Cave Bath 8 Tapolca Bath 9 Kemény Dénes

Swimming pool10 Pannon Sea Museum11 Tiszai Railway station12 Selyemrét Bath13 DIósgyőr Castle14 Miskolc Zoo